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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.70, 722.03 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.70, 722.03 and 173.39 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.70 : 722.03 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.70/722.03 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.70x = 722.03 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.70x = 125,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,193.34/481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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